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Potato pancake vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato pancake and Cassava?

  • Cassava has less Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Potassium than Potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for Sodium is 33% higher.

We used Potato pancakes and Cassava, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +518.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.1%
Contains more Potassium +129.5%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Selenium +1171.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +47.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +518.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.1%
Contains more Potassium +129.5%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Selenium +1171.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +47.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +769.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +34%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +607.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.1%
Contains more Folate +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +769.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +34%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +607.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.1%
Contains more Folate +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +347.1%
Contains more Fats +5171.4%
Contains more Other +477.4%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Water +24.9%
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +347.1%
Contains more Fats +5171.4%
Contains more Other +477.4%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Water +24.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4873.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15558.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4873.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15558.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato pancake Cassava
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 6.08g 1.36g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.28g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 268kcal 160kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 1.7g Cassava
Fiber 3.3g 1.8g Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 16mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 0.27mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 21mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 27mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 271mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 0.7mg 0.34mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.1mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 8.9µg 0.7µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 13IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 1µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.19mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 20.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.048mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.854mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.107mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.088mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 27µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.9µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.019mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg 0.028mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.027mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.039mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg 0.044mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.011mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.026mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg 0.035mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.02mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.074g Cassava
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.075g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.048g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Cassava
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Potato pancake
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 750mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.422g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients
  2. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.